Curtin University Branch
The NTEU and its associated body Curtin University Staff Association Inc. covers academic and general staff at Curtin University and provides members with a range of industrial, professional and commercial services. Membership is offered to full-time, part-time, contract and casual/sessional employees in all areas within the University.
NTEU/CUSA members have access to industrial advice, representation and protection. Our industrial officer is located on campus and is able to provide direct assistance in relation to many aspects of employment.
Office hours are 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday.
Curtin University Building 106A, Room 184 (next to
UniCredit)
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- Join NTEU
- Bargaining Updates
- Posters/Screen Saver to down load
- Our Universities Matter - Campaign 2008
- News from the President
- Current Issues
- Contacts
- Industrial Officer
- Current Agreements
- Branch Executive
- Membership Benefits
- NTEU Position Statements
- Useful links
- Audited Financial Statements YE 30 June 08
Join NTEU
Some of the benefits on becoming a member of the NTEU and its associate body Curtin University Staff Association Inc. include:
- negotiation of enterprise agreements
- industrial officer located on campus
- representation of your views on University committees
- negotiation, mediation etc with supervisors, human resources etc
- a selection of financial and legal services
- a national shopping service
Join the NTEU ONLINE http://www.nteu.org.au/nteu/join/index_popup.php
| Membership Form | Click to download a membership form |
| Members joining the NTEU with an existing dispute/issue | View the CUSA/NTEU Protocol Statement |
| Transfer Form | Transfer of membership from one institution to another is not automatic. Members who move from one Branch to another MUST fill out a new form |
| Associate Membership Form | ONLY post-graduate students can be Associate Members. The annual fee for these members will be $55.00 (GST inclusive). This entitles you to receive publications and membership benefits and discounts such as Union Shopper. However you are not entitled to stand or vote in any Union election nor to receive industrial assistance. |
| Membership Benefits | A wide range of commercial discounts have been negotiated and are only to NTEU/CUSA members. |
| Resignation | You may resign by written notice to the Division or Branch Secretary. See link for further details. |
Bargaining Updates
Click here for the latest news about Bargaining 2009
Posters/Screen Saver to down load
Please down load poster or a screen saver and display in your work area.
Your support of the NTEU Bargaining Team is what will back the difference to achieve positive outcomes on Job Security, Workloads and Salary at Curtin University.
Send a message to the University Management team - display a poster.
http://www.nteu.org.au/campaigns/ouruniversitiesmatter
Our Universities Matter - Campaign 2008
NTEU will campaign during 2008 to reinvigorate Australia's universities under the banner of Our Universities Matter - Investing in People and Society.
Click below for full information and to download posters and other campaign materials
http://www.nteu.org.au/campaigns/ouruniversitiesmatter/intro
News from the President
| NTEU and Curtin University settle Federal Court case | Curtin University and National Tertiary Education Union(NTEU) have reached agreement on terms to settle Federal Court proceedings... |
| Bargaining 2008 - NTEU presents Logs of Claims | On Friday 30 May the NTEU Curtin Branch President presented the Logs of Claims for Academic, General and VTEC staff to the Vice Chancellor ... more |
| Asbestos Removal at WASM | Last year members at WASM in Kalgoorlie reported serious concerns about removal of asbestos... |
| eValuate- management again ignore Agreement | On 30 May UAB approved a change to policy in whcih eVAluate USR's will now be published without a staff member's authorisation and all staff will be required to conduct annual teaching evaluations. Click on link for more |
Current Issues
| Management's new approach to allocation of academic work at Curtin. |
Contacts
Curtin Branch Office
Organiser:
Rod Fraser
Ph: 08-9266 7145 Fax: 08-9266 3214
Email: cusa@curtin.edu.au
Industrial Officer
Peter Stokes
Phone 0400 115 474
Fax 08 9266 3214
Email p.stokes@curtin.edu.au
| NTEU / CUSA Area Representatives | Click to find your Area Representative |
Current Agreements
| Agreements | Current EB agreements for Academic and General Staff and VET |
Branch Executive
President
Dr Jan Sinclair-Jones
Ph: 08-9266 7044
Email: j.sinclair-jones@curtin.edu.au
Vice-President
A/Prof David Charnock
Ph: 08-9266 7749
Email: d.m.Charnock@exchange.curtin.edu.au
Secretary/Treasurer
Dr Steve Errington
Ph: 08-9266 2943
Email: s.errington@curtin.edu.au
| Branch Executive 2008-2010 | Details of Branch Executive Committee Members 2008-2010 (effective 1st October 2008) |
Membership Benefits
The primary focus of the NTEU is protecting and advancing its members industrial interests and promoting a quality higher education system in which workers have real influence.
However, the benefits of NTEU membership extend beyond
industrial representation.
Click here for further information on how to
access membership benefits (a few examples below)
Health Insurance
Holidays - apartments, discounted car hire
Home Loans
Union Visa Cards
Financial Advisors
Union Shopper - Shopping Service
Virtual Communities - Computer & Internet Packages
Legal Services
Slater and Gordon provides
Curtin members with legal advice. Members are entitled to a
free initial consultation, a free standard will and discounted
fees.
Please Note: To access legal representation
regarding employment and industrial matters members MUST seek a
referral from the NTEU Curtin Office before any legal advice
is sought.
Phone: (08) 9266 7145
Email: cusa@curtin.edu.au
NTEU Position Statements
| Members joining the NTEU with an existing dispute/issue | View the CUSA/NTEU Protocol Statement |
| eVALUate | View the CUSA/NTEU Position Statement |
| Consultation | View the CUSA/NTEU Position Statement |
| MCIG | View the CUSA/NTEU Position Statement |
| PD & Training | View the CUSA/NTEU Position Statement |
Useful links
CURTIN UNIVERSITY
Curtin
Grievance Resolution (Introduction to the Grievance Resolution
Policy)
Curtin
Harassment Policy (Policies A-Z)
Curtin
Harassment Officers
Counselling &
Health Services
Curtin Safety
and Health Representatives
Edusafe
Policies &
Procedures (Curtin University/Policies & Procedures
(A-Z)
Curtin University Staff Association
NTEU LINKS
NTEU National Office
NTEU WA Division
NTEU ECU Branch
NTEU Murdoch Branch
NTEU Notre Dame Branch
NTEU UWA Branch
OTHER LINKS
Union
Affiliations
ACTU Australian Council
of Trade Unions
Apheda - Union Aid
Abroad
Union Shopper For
all your shopping needs
UnionsWA
UniSuper Superannuation for
Australian Universities
Australian
Fair Pay Commission
Australian Industrial Relations
Commission
Department of Employment and
Workplace Relations
Consumer & Employment
Protection
Department of Education -
WA
Equal Opportunity
Commission
WA Industrial Relations
Commission
WorkCover Western
Australia
WorkSafe Western
Australia
National Occupation Health &
Safety Commission
Retired Academics
Database
Thomson Scientific (ISI Web of
Knowledge)
Médecins Sans Frontières
New Matilda - Human
Rights Act for Australia
Oxfam Community Aid Abroad
Online
Australian Newspapers
Audited Financial Statements YE 30 June 08
NTEU (Curtin Branch) Audited Financial Statements for the YE 30 June 2008.| Audited Financial Statements YE 30 June 08 | NTEU (Curtin Branch)Audited Financial Statements for the YE 30 June 2008. |
| RAO Schedule Sections 272, 253 & 252 | Schedule 1 of the Workplace Relations Act 1996 (Registration and Accountability of Organisations) Sections 272,253 and 252 |